Brothers Santiago Navarro and chef Diego Navarro opened this restaurant April 15, so it's still technically in its soft-opening phase.

Its name comes from Mexico City's posh neighborhood, Polanco, which is filled with fine-dining establishments. Polanquito translates translates to "little Polanco," since Santiago says they hope to bring a little piece of Mexico to this neighborhood.

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Polanquito HTX

Where: 404 Shepherd Drive

Phone: 713-485-4047

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On the menu are a slate of traditional tacos served in homemade tortillas, the kind of corn tortillas that are thicker and more flavorful than the mass-manufactured type. There's also a dark, chocolate-y mole, less spicy than its northern Mexico counterpart, served with cilantro rice.

"We make authentic, elaborate Mexican dishes that will make you feel like you're dining in Mexico. Our food represents many Mexican provinces such as Sinaloa, Veracruz, Puebla, and Yucatán," chef Diego Navarro said. "In our first week the most popular dishes have been pollo con mole and tacos de cochinita pibil."

Since it's still in its soft-opening stage, you'll want to call ahead before heading in. They're currently obtaining their liquor license to launch a cocktail program.